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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1900
Page
3
A garbled OCR passage references Munyon's Kidney Cure and a druggist named Buijs, noting sales, seals, and a general advertisement tone from New York. The text is fragmented, lacking clear dates or outcomes, but centers on a patent medicine claim and pharmacy activity.
In El Dordo Kan on Monday afternoon the Morrison murder trial stirred briefly as defense counsel challenged jurors and sought subpoenas. Judge Shinn overruled motions, jurors were instructed and the court adjourned until key witnesses could be brought in. Local sheriffs served venires and the panel readiness remained in focus as proceedings paused.
The traveling salesman GeGeorge Weingard faces trial for the murder of William A. Sispeon in Topeka. Jury selection begins Wednesday as evidence recounts a quarrel at a rooming house at 535 West Fifth Street after a night of whiskey sales in Kanrae. Four shots were fired, two hitting the victim, who is described as timid.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the safest and most successful treatment for catarrh in the head throat or stomach. It cites tests by a noted specialist at foot 44 and quotes Dr Risdell praising the tablets for restoring smell in patients and reducing hawking and coughing after a few weeks of use.
Third Vice President J B M Barr travels to Topeka to inspect grade work on the Emporial Cutoff as dirt flies and trains move material. Officials deny rumors of Santa Fe bargaining for a St Louis line while promising rapid progress and delivery within about 60 days.
An aged engineer known for strict poise and reliability was in command aboard a locomotive when a passenger train approached a stray figure waving a red flag. Commands to stop, reverse and abandon failed as the guide urged jumping clear while he watched the engine crash into a nearby caboose and two men.
An old railroad engineer notes a curious trend that victims of rail crashes often die with their boots on, except those wearing heavy top boots. He admits the reason is unknown and suggests asking someone wiser, highlighting a longstanding oddity in railway accidents.
Superintendent of Telegraph C G bolts returns from California after storms last Wednesday. Reporter notes two washouts on the Santa Fe line and mentions property damage though details are unclear.
A report from today’s meeting discusses potential adoption of an interchangeable mileage system. TRAWS agents and Missouri officials weigh the benefits and challenges of a unified approach for travel and fuel reporting.
A fragment describes a proposal by a mileage bureau committee. It outlines withdrawal from eastern territory, standardizing mileage tickets, and linking interchange formats. The plan sets base rates by region, preserves two to three cent per mile equivalencies, and envisions concurrent reforms across territories.
In Fort Smith several Frisco foremen and staff are noted at the roundhouse with Carrie as foreman and Georgy Hancock once assistant superintendent of machinery. W G Squire, previously in Santa Pea teet, visited the shop and has since become Frisco engineer of tests appointed by Superintendent Hancock last June.
A Fort Scott SMemini report says Kansas railroad unions including the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and the Orders of Half Way Conductors and Raftwig Trainmen plan to push a law to ban doubleheader freight trains. The move follows widespread western railroading debate after managements adopted the practice to boost earnings, despite warnings of increased wrecks and higher engine and crew hazards.
In St Louis meeting among W R C Maestey Embry Lincoln executives from Barita Ps Rock Island Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe discuss restoring missing in transit rates that Kansas City terminal roads withdrew to the disadvantage of Kansas millers benefiting lines along Union Pacific. They warn restoration could injure railroads in the long run if millers suffer losses.
T F Gibson vice president of Taeten Ansvnes Salt Lake railroad disclosed plans to move the Burlington’s Salt Lake City project. He noted Burlington acquired several Tam tracts in Salt Lake City for terminals and circulating checks indicate funds will be transferred to the Los Angeles Salt Lake Railway within three weeks. New locomotives and tolling stocks have been ordered, signaling vigorous work on the line to Salt Lake City.
H. U. Mudge is selected as president of the Kansas City Belt Railway. The appointment positions him for possible leadership of the Gates Depot Company, with indications that Washburn and Br. BMSs Banta may be involved in connections.
CUM Beeler has run the Empl for three days this week at the Emporia store. The advertisement shows the oldest remaining applications on file and notes a few days more for accepting resumes.
Readable text is fragmentary and disjointed regarding an alumnus, January 1 usage, and a vague statement about selling black walnut. It provides no clear event, date, or identifiable organizations beyond scattered phrases. The snippet lacks coherent facts to form a full card.
A Santa Fe notice cites a protest by Santa Fe businessmen to George Nicholson over current train operations between Lamy and Santa Fe. The piece mentions crew changes, with O Rourke assigned to Hutchinson and Elliott moved toward Newton, amid reports of injuries to Conductor Scudder and calls for a better class of engines.
Fragmentary report notes John Henshaw leaving Santa Fe and a man named Lem Heustisa in a yard, mentions a father of a heavy newborn and a Bayer from a machine shop. References a Pacific shops at Pocatello and a locomotive called the mammoth mountain climber reballasting wheels this morning.
Washington November 7 The annual report of John Knox Taylor supervising architect shows that one year ago the office had 219 completed public buildings including marine hospitals and quarantine stations. During the last year eight completed buildings have been added. The report notes satisfactory results in design and working drawings but criticizes supervision of actual construction and suggests shifting duties to the supervising architect if legally warranted.
Pittsburg November 27 W R Crabbe says all presbyteries have voted on creed revision and revisionists hold about 72 percent of ballots. Of 1007 members voting 93.26 percent supported. 14 presbyteries favored, 9 opposed. A two thirds majority is required. Committee to meet in Washington DC December 4 to act.
Instructions for corn treatment via warm water soaking and pareing with Chamberlain's paste, daily tube use, and keeping pressure from the shoe. Mentions a Dubuque free library election with Carnegie gift and library association holdings after a recent vote.
A Grehamshire village blacksmith credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his five year old son from violent croup attacks. The father notes frequent mucus and relieved symptoms after repeated doses, adding the remedy contains no opium and is safe for children. The item cites local anecdotes and a humorous aside about eye doctors.
In a tale from a remote region a young man pursuing a rabbit with hounds along a road is killed when the animal lunges and strikes him in the head. The rabbit drags him onto the road where hounds assist in the pursuit. the collision proves fatal for both man and rabbit. Conversations with a traveling man touch on local pests and odd cures as various stores cope with rats and maintain order amid community chatter.
An advertisement extols Swamp Root as a cure for kidney problems and poisons in the blood. It warns of kidney failure if untreated, lists symptoms like back pain, frequent urination, and nervous issues, and urges readers to test kidney function with a simple home check. The appeal emphasizes natural help through Swamp-Root and invites readers to write for more information.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a busy print shop where a finisher taps the paste to signal copies, clerks scurry, and the foreman selects an editor. The piece recalls pliant workers, a boy, and rumors of the devil’s stories shaping work and morale.
A Savannah native and famed Neil company figure, James Nett, stars at Crawford tonight amid a dramatized reminiscence of a southern hospitality julep scene. The silvered narrative recalls a July incident where a physician Deblonable and sparing banter framed the social event as mint julep ritual. Nashville students perform Grand tonight with a lineup including Old Favorite Buite Verem and G Malley, amid operatic and youth theater bits.
An item references the Grand Thanksgiving event on November 27 with Witton Will Help and Moore leading committee discussions. It mentions a 1500 appropriation for roads and a bureau inquiry in his department. The text also notes a purpose to aid the men and sextie ferries in the area.
A Topeka bound flyer named Colorado Flyer departs amid a lively sendoff as travelers anticipate its arrival. The event highlights a noted Rock Island connection and signals a notable transit moment for the region.
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